Explore! North Shore: Full Moon Hike at Ward Reservation
The Explore! North Shore hiking series will get you outside and moving at some lesser explored Trustees properties across the Northeast Region, at the right time of year to see these special places shine. These beginner hikes will not be too strenuous, and will offer frequent stops for learning and… Read More
Friends of Ward: Spring Wildflowers of Ward Reservation
Join us for a morning guided hike with a Friends of Ward volunteer through the trails of Ward Reservation in search of native wildflowers that are blooming in our New England spring. This guided hike is about 2-3 miles and will take approximately 2-2.5 hours. This hike is recommended… Read More
Daffodil & Tulip Festival
Our annual Spring Celebration is back! The Daffodil & Tulip Festival at Naumkeag returns for its 6th year this April and May, 2025. Stroll through the 8 acres of our world-renowned gardens artfully decorated with daffodil, tulip and minor bulbs as we celebrate the return spring in the Berkshires. Our… Read More
Nature Play for Early Learners
Engage your curious budding gardener or adventurer in our Nature Play for Early Learners four part series, a monthly themed program to connect your child with the natural world around us. Intended for ages 2-6, we welcome kids to explore our gardens with hands on art and exploration activities. This… Read More
Mother's Day Tea at The Daffodil & Tulip Festival
Join us for Mother’s Day weekend at the Daffodil and Tulip Festival with a special tea in the gardens. This ticket will reserve you a table in our outdoor cafe along with an assortment of sweet pastries, traditional english scones with jam and finely cut finger sandwiches along with your… Read More
Long Hill Plant Sale Preview Party & Silent Auction
Join us on Friday, May 9th, for an exclusive Preview Party ahead of Long Hill’s 33rd Annual Plant Sale! Be among the first to explore a curated selection of premium perennials while enjoying a delightful evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live jazz. Take part in… Read More
A is for Afternoon Tea
Fancy all things British? Join us for afternoon tea in Castle Hill’s English-inspired Great House with Curt DiCamillo, author of A British Country House Alphabet – the first volume in a trio of pictorial books highlighting the historical origins of British games, common phrases, architectural treasures, and traditions, including afternoon… Read More
Sip & Stem: Mother's Day Floral Workshop
Celebrate a mother, mother-figure or wonderful person in your life with our Mother’s Day Floral Workshop and wine tasting in partnership with Marble Ridge Winery. Each participant will learn how to create a thoughtful garden-inspired floral arrangement while using a fun, spring-inspired color palette and basic floral design fundamentals. In… Read More
Daffodil & Tulip Festival
Our annual Spring Celebration is back! The Daffodil & Tulip Festival at Naumkeag returns for its 6th year this April and May, 2025. Stroll through the 8 acres of our world-renowned gardens artfully decorated with daffodil, tulip and minor bulbs as we celebrate the return spring in the Berkshires. Our… Read More
Guided Wildflower Walks
Join our veteran wildflower guides for a guided tour of the Ledges Trail. Learn all about the different flowers that are blooming, the insects that pollinate them and what makes them so unique. Spring wildflowers are extremely unique and have extremely short bloom times. Because of this, flowers that will… Read More
CoastalExplorer: Animals in the Estuary
Take in beautiful views of the Crane Wildlife Refuge while learning about estuary critters and how life survives in this ever changing environment at the Crane Boat Dock. Families will conduct measurements of water quality and weather, census native vs. Non-native crabs, collect and observe plankton using field microscopes, and… Read More
Spring BloomFest
Join us for the start of Spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend! Stroll through our beautiful gardens with budding tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs while enjoying the crisp spring air and soundscape serenades. During this festival style event, visitors… Read More